Discussing United States based operations, Mr. Madar pointed out, “We remain on schedule for the new personal care product launch at Banana Republic stores in the U.S. and Canada in the Fall '06, followed in early '07 with the rollout of personal care products for Gap stores. We are currently supplying Gap and Banana Republic stores with their existing product lines.”
Management reaffirmed its full year 2006 guidance projecting net sales of approximately $301 million and net income of approximately $16.9 million or $0.83 per diluted share. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS 123(R) “Share-Based Payment,” a new accounting pronouncement requiring the expensing of stock based compensation.
Earnings guidance for 2006 includes an after tax charge of approximately $0.6 million or $0.03 per diluted share to reflect the impact of SFAS 123(R). Inter Parfums again indicated that its guidance assumes the dollar remains at current levels.
Inter Parfums develops, manufactures and distributes prestige perfumes and cosmetics as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Burberry, Lanvin, Paul Smith, S.T. Dupont, Christian Lacroix, Celine, Diane von Furstenberg and Quiksilver/Roxy and has controlling interest in Nickel S.A., a men's skin care company.
Inter Parfums is also a producer and supplier of mass market fragrances, cosmetics and personal care products. The Company's products are sold in over 120 countries worldwide.